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This is a public tender for an all-inclusive guided tour service for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Talent Search I and Upward Bound programs. The trip will be for 5 days and 4 nights, covering San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Texas, from April 6-10, 2026. The service must include all meals, entrance fees, lodging (40 double occupancy rooms and 8 single rooms), and ground transportation via a 56-passenger motor coach. A professional tour guide/trip leader is required. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, and bids must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * bid opening will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders must specify the brand and model number of products offered or provide descriptive information if proposing an equivalent. Payment terms are Net 60. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Mandatory bid requirements include signing the certification statement, submitting the bid on the provided form, and providing insurance information. Questions regarding specifications should be directed to ***@***. *. * by March 17, 2026.
The bid submission deadline is Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette adheres to Net 60 payment terms.
The intent is to award this bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor, and specific corporate officer or authorized representative documentation may be required.
Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R. S. 39:1695.
It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine the jobsite, and for further information, prospective bidders are to contact Lorita Raymond at ****.
Written inquiries must be received in the UL Lafayette office of purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids.